ASIAA Postdoctoral Positions in Observation, Theory, or Instrumentation

Position Description

The Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA) in Taipei, Taiwan, has multiple openings for postdoctoral positions. We seek candidates to pursue observational and theoretical studies in the Institute's projects in solar system science, exoplanets, star and planet formation, galaxy formation and evolution, cosmology, and high energy astrophysics. We especially encourage those interested in instrumentation development for optical/IR/radio telescopes to apply.

ASIAA has access to forefront observing facilities including ALMA, JCMT, Magellan Telescopes, and the Subaru Telescope. We are partners in the Subaru Hyper Suprime-Cam (HSC) and Prime Focus Spectrograph (PFS) projects and in the GMT consortium, and are a member institute of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's LSST. We are also participating in METIS, the mid-infrared imager and spectrograph for E-ELT. The Greenland Telescope (GLT) has been a part of the EHT and other mm/submm VLBI observations (e.g., GMVA) to study black hole and AGN jet/accretion flow physics. The TAOS-2 project started a survey of small objects beyond Neptune via occultation and other time-domain sciences at San Pedro Mártir, Mexico. The BURSTT project is an all-sky radio telescope in Taiwan that has begun its search for Fast Radio Bursts. The instrumentation group develops state-of-the-art instruments for telescopes from radio to infrared/optical wavelengths. The Theory Group develops theoretical models and numerical simulations, which include astrochemistry and radiative transfer codes that bridge observations, as well as cosmological N-body codes including neutrinos. The CompAS and CHARMS projects are devoted to in-house algorithm and code developments driven by leading-edge scientific challenges and needs. The NanoSIMS lab is specialized for studies of presolar grains and ancient planetary materials. ASIAA has a dedicated CPU cluster, several GPU servers, as well as access to the National High-performance Computing Center.

ASIAA is located in the main campus of the National Taiwan University in Taipei. ASIAA has approximately 230 staff, including 40 faculty members. ASIAA offers an international environment (with some 40 foreign members from nearly 20 countries), with English being the working language. More information on our projects and faculty can be found on our our institute website.

ASIAA postdoctoral positions are divided into three categories described below.

Distinguished Postdoctoral FellowASIAA seeks outstanding junior researchers for the Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship. The Fellow will carry out independent research and is encouraged to collaborate with institute members. Fellows will have annual research budgets of at least US$8,000 at their discretion, for computing, travel, and other research activities. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree obtained in or after 2023.

Postdoctoral AssociateASIAA also seeks Postdoctoral Associates to work on existing ASIAA institute projects, with individual faculty members, or on specific research programs, and to use up to 50% of their work time on their own research. Computing and travel support will be provided as necessary.

Joint ASIAA-University Postdoctoral AssociateASIAA, jointly with National Taiwan University and National Taiwan Normal University, also seek Postdoctoral Associates to be based in these universities, so that the Associates can benefit from resources and intellectual stimuli from both the host institution and ASIAA. The science areas include cosmology, galaxy formation and evolution, and star and planet formation. Office, salary, and benefits will be provided by the associated university, and are subject to university standards. Successful candidates will have access to all observational facilities of ASIAA. More information about this position can be found from "this page", which includes a list of associated university professors.

All postdoctoral appointments will be initially for two years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Applicants shall indicate the categories of positions to be considered in the application form. Applicants should hold or expect to receive a Ph.D. degree in astronomy/astrophysics, physics, engineering or equivalent fields. Applicants should apply online through the ASIAA and submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a publication list, (3) a summary of past and current research or instrumentation experience (limited to 3 pages), and (4) a plan for future research (limited to 3 pages of text, with at most 2 additional pages for figures and references). Applicants are also requested to arrange three letters of recommendation to be submitted online at the same site by the deadline, 15 November 2026.

Included Benefits:

Health insurance and travel allowance are provided.

Email Address for Inquiries:

manpowerasiaa.sinica.edu.tw